Egypt Itineraries

Whether you have a long weekend or two full weeks, EDT has a private itinerary ready for you. Each page below gives you a sample day-by-day plan plus our bookable private tours for that exact duration.

• 2 Days in Egypt — A Cairo express: Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum in one focused visit.
• 3 Days in Egypt — Cairo highlights plus a taste of Islamic Cairo’s medieval streets.
• 4 Days in Egypt — The classic Cairo base: Giza, Saqqara, Memphis, GEM, and the Citadel.
• 5 Days in Egypt — Add Alexandria to the Cairo base for a full coastal day trip.
• 6 Days in Egypt — Cairo plus a flight to Luxor for Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings.
• 7 Days in Egypt — The most popular length: Cairo plus a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
• 8 Days in Egypt — Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, the overnight train, and Alexandria.
• 9 Days in Egypt — A deeper Nile cruise with extra days in Cairo.
• 10 Days in Egypt — The full Nile Valley plus Alexandria or Hurghada.
• 11 Days in Egypt — Cairo, Nile cruise, Alexandria, and a day at the Red Sea coast.
• 12 Days in Egypt — A comprehensive loop: Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, cruise, and Alexandria.
• 13 Days in Egypt — Cairo, Nile cruise, Alexandria, and three days on the Red Sea.
• 14 Days in Egypt — The full Egypt and Jordan combination, or a deep-dive Egypt journey.

If you know the type of experience you want, a Nile cruise, a multi-city road trip, or an Egypt and Jordan adventure, start from one of our themed itineraries. Every page below comes from EDT’s real operational data.

• 2-Day Cairo Express — Pyramids, Sphinx, GEM, and the Egyptian Museum in 48 hours.
• 3-Day Cairo Highlights — The Giza circuit plus the Citadel and Khan El Khalili.
• 4-Day Cairo Itinerary — EDT’s signature Cairo base with Saqqara and Memphis.
• 4-Day Cairo and Alexandria — Cairo plus a day trip to the Mediterranean coast.
• 5-Day Cairo and Alexandria — Two full days in Cairo, two in Alexandria, one for Giza.
• 6-Day Cairo and Luxor — The ancient capitals: Giza in the north, Karnak in the south.
• 7-Day Cairo and Nile Cruise — EDT’s most-requested itinerary: Cairo plus a 4-night Nile cruise.
• 8-Day Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Train and Alexandria — The full sweep by plane, train, and Nile.
• 9-Day Cairo and Extended Nile Cruise — Extra Cairo days wrapped around a longer cruise.
• 10-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise and Hurghada — Pharaohs by day, Red Sea in the last leg.
• 10-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise and Alexandria — The Nile Valley complete, ending at the Mediterranean.
• 11-Day Cairo, Cruise, Alexandria and Hurghada — A comprehensive Egypt loop.
• 12-Day Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Cruise and Alexandria — Every major region in one journey.
• 13-Day Cairo, Cruise, Alexandria and Red Sea — Add three days on the coast.
• 14-Day Egypt and Jordan — Egypt’s complete highlights plus Petra and Wadi Rum.

Based on EDT bookings from 2023 to 2026, these four itineraries consistently top the list for value, coverage, and guest satisfaction.

EDT’s most-requested itinerary. Three days in Cairo covering the Giza Pyramids, the GEM, Saqqara, and the Citadel, then a direct flight to Luxor for a 4-night private Nile cruise ending in Aswan. The best value for first-time visitors who want the complete Egypt experience. Starting from $1,400 per person, double occupancy.

The full sweep of Egypt in eight days: fly to Aswan from Cairo, cruise the Nile north to Luxor, ride the overnight sleeper train back to Cairo, then day-trip to Alexandria. A genuine adventure combining ancient sites with real Egyptian travel. Starting from $1,100 per person.

EDT’s signature short break. The Giza Pyramids and Sphinx on day one, Saqqara and Memphis on day two, the Grand Egyptian Museum on day three, and Islamic Cairo on day four. A complete Cairo experience for travelers with limited time. Starting from $340 per person.

For travelers with ten days available: three days in Cairo, a 4-night Nile cruise, two days in Luxor and Aswan, then a final day in Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast. Egypt’s entire story, from the Pyramids to the Great Library, in one journey. Starting from $1,750 per person.